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YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street

Daycare center in Erie, PA. 3507 Poplar St, Erie, PA 16508

3.6 (20 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (814) 464-2980Visit website
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Licensed capacity113 children
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About the program

YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street is a licensed daycare center in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the state register since 2026. It is licensed for 113 children.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Online tour bookingAccepts subsidyPublic pre-K seats

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · CER-00251599
Licence statusActive since 2026
Licensed capacity113 children
Keystone STARSSTAR 4
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Pennsylvania publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

If could give give 0 stars I would higher up making 6 figures a year and are in the verge of being shut down worse daycare ever kids aren't watched at all time and kids being left in hallways by them selfs while upper management is on their phone not paying any attention to them two of my kids have gotten hurt one so seriously that he had to have plastic surgery on his face and and my other had a fractured arm all…

Tim Sturgill · 1/5 on Google · a year ago

My daughter has been going to the Early Learning Center since she was 6 weeks old and she is now 4 years old. I have never had a problem in all those years. She has no complaints ever to go, she enjoys going. She loves her teachers and friends there. I feel extremely comfortable to leave her there everyday, I know she is in good hands. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. The staff there is very caring and…

Jessica Harpster · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

This is your friendly reminder that YMCA does NOT provide inclusive childcare at all. On Thursday July 31, 2025 my kiddo was terminated from YMCA Early Learning Center without any warning. I received this call during the work day, out of the blue. Of course I question where this is coming from, the current director Stephanie May and the “classroom behavior support teacher” Stephanie Alward reported there was a…

M · 1/5 on Google · a year ago

My 18 month old son has been going to this daycare since he was 8 weeks old, and we have nothing but fantastic things to say about it. The entire staff is so nurturing and caring. They do a great job of resolving any issues that have come up in a timely and professional manner. The teachers always have fun activities and crafts for the kids. I feel very connected with their new app, so I can see what my son is…

Jennifer Russell · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago
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Getting there

3507 Poplar St, Erie, PA 16508

Questions about YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street

Is YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street licensed?

Yes. YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street holds an active Child Care Center licence from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (licence CER-00251599), with a licensed capacity of 113 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street cost?

YMCA Early Learning Center - Poplar Street does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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